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MSHS, NMU alumn celebrates ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ wins

MARQUETTE — The Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" took the world by storm last summer, quickly becoming the streaming platform’s most viewed movie of all time. This success was in part to Marquette native Gabe Thorburn, who worked on the film as an associate editor. Thorburn, who ...

Court ruling puts state’s ‘conversion therapy’ ban in jeopardy

LANSING — A Michigan law meant to protect LGBTQ+ youth from mental health interventions designed to change their sexual orientation or gender identity was dealt another blow following a recent decision from the US Supreme Court. The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning ...

Defendant sentenced to 25–40 Years for terror attack on MSP post, personnel

SAULT STE. MARIE — The man who was charged and convicted with attacking a Michigan State Police post in Sault Ste. Marie and later shooting at troopers in 2023 was sentenced earlier this week to a lengthy prison term. James Itani has been sentenced to 25 years to 40 years in prison following ...

Ishpeming man arrested for child sexually abusive activity

ISHPEMING — An Ishpeming man has been arrested and charged with dozens of sex crimes against children. The Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force has announced the arrest of Shawn Cory Holm, 41 of Ishpeming, for possession of child sexually ...

Room at the Inn raises awareness

MARQUETTE — From 6:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Room at the Inn will host an awareness event at the Ore Dock Brewing Company in Marquette that will include a panel discussion as well as a concert with performances by The Make-Believe Spurs and Willoughby. While Room at the Inn has hosted events ...

Converting public schools to clean energy will create jobs, group says

MARQUETTE – Michigan is expanding efforts to move public schools toward zero-emission energy systems, as new initiatives focus on cutting utility costs and modernizing aging buildings. The launch of the Michigan Climate Jobs coalition in February added new momentum to those ...